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DMCA Copyright Takedown Process

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What it is

If someone uses your copyrighted material on Kick without permission, you can submit a formal copyright complaint to Kick's designated Copyright Agent with specific information about the infringement.

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This process establishes how copyright owners can have infringing content removed from Kick, and also means that your own streams could be subject to takedown requests if you inadvertently use copyrighted material such as music.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Streamers who use copyrighted music, clips, or other material in their streams may receive DMCA takedown notices under this process, which can result in content removal and, if repeated, affect their account standing. Copyright owners have a defined process to protect their work on the platform.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide Kick's Copyright Agent with the following information: a description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed; a description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the Services; your address, telephone number, and email address; a statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized; and a statement made under penalty of perjury that the information in your notice is accurate.

— Excerpt from Kick's Kick Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (Compliance & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision implements the requirements of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act Section 512 safe harbor, which is a US federal framework. For EU users, the EU Copyright Directive (Article 17) imposes additional obligations on platforms regarding copyright-infringing content. The Australian Copyright Act applies as the baseline framework for Kick's incorporation jurisdiction. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Low to Medium. DMCA safe harbor compliance is a standard industry practice, and the presence of a designated Copyright Agent and takedown process is consistent with industry norms. However, the interaction with EU Copyright Directive obligations may create additional compliance requirements for Kick as a platform operating in the EU. JURISDICTION FLAGS: US-based copyright owners have the most direct access to DMCA procedures. EU users and copyright owners may have distinct rights and obligations under the EU Copyright Directive that operate differently from the DMCA framework. Australian copyright law applies as the platform's home jurisdiction framework. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Music labels, studios, and other rights holders with content on Kick should ensure they have a designated process for monitoring and submitting DMCA notices, and should assess whether Kick's response times and counter-notification process meet their rights management requirements. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Streamers should be aware that repeat DMCA notices can result in account termination under a 'repeat infringer' policy that is standard in DMCA-compliant platforms, and should consider their use of copyrighted background music and other third-party content in live streams.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC has general jurisdiction over unfair or deceptive practices affecting US consumers and may be relevant if DMCA takedown procedures are applied inconsistently or abusively
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Applicable regulations

DSA
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Kick Terms of Service
Entity
Kick
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010106
Document ID
CA-D-00727
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
4bf6efa84682f2005cd0b1e8714eacf119d8f6d54417b1690a0ae116ac5946e7
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 12:58 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Kick
Document: Kick Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-010106
Captured: 2026-05-08 12:58:27 UTC
SHA-256: 4bf6efa84682f200…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/kick/kick-terms-of-service/dmca-copyright-takedown-process/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Low
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kick's DMCA Copyright Takedown Process clause do?

This process establishes how copyright owners can have infringing content removed from Kick, and also means that your own streams could be subject to takedown requests if you inadvertently use copyrighted material such as music.

How does this clause affect you?

Streamers who use copyrighted music, clips, or other material in their streams may receive DMCA takedown notices under this process, which can result in content removal and, if repeated, affect their account standing. Copyright owners have a defined process to protect their work on the platform.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 1 platforms. See the full comparison.

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